Lot 1736
1814 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Normal. . O-105a. MS-60. One of the rare die states that is extremely popular with collectors, this "single leaf" is the result of die polishing to remove clash marks, which completely removed one of the leaves from the upper pair on the reverse. Similar to the 1937-D 3 legged nickel, which was caused by the same process. Dies often clash and become worn as they are used. Further use often creates cracks, which extend from device to device as the dynamics of striking pressure literally breaks apart the die. As more coins are struck, the dies frequently clash together without a planchet to soften the blow, and thus the dies impart their designs on each other (clash marks) normally in the fields. This obverse die clashed so hard that the shield lines are visible around Liberty's ear, but no trace of her ear is noted within the shield lines.
This coin has some minor scratches above the eagle, and trivial hairlines in the fields from a past cleaning. Delicate gold and blue toning around the periphery, with abundant eye appeal on both sides. Don't miss out on this rarity.
Estimated Value $700 - 1,200.
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| Realized $1,380 |
